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  • A Trucker's Tale

  • Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road
  • By: Ed Miller
  • Narrated by: Arthur Flavell
  • Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (331 ratings)

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A Trucker's Tale

By: Ed Miller
Narrated by: Arthur Flavell
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Wit, wisdom, and revelations from 60 years of life on the road.

Driving one highway after another at sunrise, winding through the mountainside, hearing the call to rise of the roosters, or simply exchanging "fishing stories" with the other guys at the truck stops. Like that one about the trucker who stopped along the highway and helped a little old lady who had a flat tire. By the time the trucker had told his tale a dozen times, the simple tire change story turned into one where an old lady was accompanied by her gorgeous, blond, and 21-year-old granddaughter - you know how that ends. Imagine the story traded from one driver to the next. Each time, a more outrageous yarn is spun.

They say that only truck drivers experience the true grandeur and landscape of America. In A Trucker's Tale, Ed Miller gives an inside look at the allure of the work and the colorful characters who haul our goods on the open road. He shares what it was like to grow up in a trucking family, his experience as an equipment officer in Vietnam, and the trials and tribulations of life as a trucker. His tales are often funny, sometimes sad, cringeworthy, or unbelievable. Many are the results of what he calls "just plain stupidity." Together they paint a compelling portrait of a vibrant but little-known industry, and reveal why he just kept on truckin'.

©2020 Ed Miller (P)2020 Tantor
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A trucker talking to a trucker

What a wonderful book! My only issue is; It ended. After thirty years, I too, have some stores. I laughed, she's tears and laughed at those who got "theirs" in the end. The narrator is a southing voice, and sounds like an old "hand".

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This definitely kept my attention!

This is not a title that I would have chosen without having had it offered for a one day special price. I have to say, I’m really quite delighted that I took the time to listen to it. Interesting stories, and I actually learned a whole lot about the history and practice of trucking. The reader performed the story brilliantly, his voice was perfect! There were many, very amusing, anecdotes, and a number of times I truly laughed out loud at some of the stories. I also learned a lot about safety and courtesy on the roadways. Well worth the time, excellent!

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An entertaining listen.

A trucker myself, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. It really made the miles fly by. How about a sequel??

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Insightful perspective from a four wheeler

I don’t normally find the topic of truck drivers appealing as I share the road with them 75% of my work life. Up to now I’ve only been frustrated with truckers bottlenecking our interstates, swerving while distracted in their cell phones or cutting in front of me to pass another trucker. This was an interesting book and I know some of my ill perceived thoughts of the truckers I share roadways will undoubted improve. Safe travels to all.

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Riveting

A wonderful collection of stories and wisdom concerning a powerful yet under appreciated aspect of our culture

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Good story..Good insight into a truckers' life. A rare good free book. A 'keeper' in my library.

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Eye Opener for Four-Wheel-Driver into the Trucker's World

At first, I was looking for a boring book to help me sleep; however, this book was very interesting and informative about a trucker's life stories from his childhood to his retirement. I learned a lot and gain the understanding and appreciation for truck drivers.

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This is wonderful story !

I am a truck driver and loved it. I would have enjoyed it anyway, with his childhood, Vietnam and back to personal chapters of life stories.

Narrator voice relaxing but not boring.

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Interesting and surprisingly entertaining

I really enjoyed this book. I like listening to people in different walks of life & seeing through their lens on life.

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Masterpiece

This is a masterpiece. The stories, lessons, and history listed here had given me a new respect for the trucking community and the work they do. This is one of the few books I will listen to again on Audible, and thank the author for recounting the stories so people like me could hear them. A true masterpiece.

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